35% window tint

len56 · 02-28-2009, 12:47 PM

Does anybody have pictures of it?

And is it easy to see through during the day?

I want it on all windows but the front windshield, of course.

Thanks!

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Spec_Davis · 02-28-2009, 12:55 PM

that is 35% for you on a cloudy day.

Ron Jr · 02-28-2009, 02:53 PM

Rear 35% front 50%

PatSC23 · 02-28-2009, 03:30 PM

not on a w204 but what I have currently - 35% on the front

Im going 50% all around on the C63 though

who8888 · 02-28-2009, 04:42 PM

Here are couple of pics of 35% all around.

Devastator187 · 02-28-2009, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by who8888

Here are couple of pics of 35% all around.

Very nice! I think I'll do that...but just the back and rears.

akbro93704 · 02-28-2009, 05:19 PM

35% 3m colorstable

len56 · 02-28-2009, 07:19 PM

thanks guys! your cars look great!

I can't wait to own one

len56 · 02-28-2009, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by who8888

Here are couple of pics of 35% all around.

is yours a special kind? It seems more reflective than the other ones, and it looks REALLY nice

and is it still easy to see out of at night/dark places?

who8888 · 02-28-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by len56

is yours a special kind? It seems more reflective than the other ones, and it looks REALLY nice

and is it still easy to see out of at night/dark places?

Nope. Just the Formula 1 ceramic tint. I think it depends on the light and angle when the picture was taken. I see out find without any issue at night.

len56 · 03-01-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by who8888

Nope. Just the Formula 1 ceramic tint. I think it depends on the light and angle when the picture was taken. I see out find without any issue at night.

Can you get it dealer installed?

I'm no good at DIY

PatSC23 · 03-01-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by len56

Can you get it dealer installed?

I'm no good at DIY

dealer will only outsource it...theres millions of shops that tint

who8888 · 03-01-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by len56

Can you get it dealer installed?

I'm no good at DIY

I would not do any tint job at the dealership. Mine is from LA Tint. Mention your area and I am sure you will get recommendations from forum members that are in your area.

german-anger · 03-01-2009, 11:16 PM

btw, remember that with a black interior... your 35% tint will look much darker

as compared to a car with for example a light grey interior. Also depends on the day... 50/35 is a pretty good combo, had it on my last car.

Robbio204 · 03-02-2009, 05:09 PM

Heres some 35's :

omgitselaine · 03-02-2009, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mirzar1

Heres some 35's :

Looks good

i've been wanting to get mine tinted for awhile but i really don't want to bother with the hassel from our NJ police

?? Perhaps 50% may be best to avoid this kind of unwanted attention no ??

Robbio204 · 03-02-2009, 05:26 PM

Yeah I know what you mean. I guess if I get troubled with them, I will remove them and leave the back ones on. I hope I don't run into this problem. The shop I went to has 50, 40, 35, 20, and idk what other lower ones. I wish I could go lower, but the 35s do the job IMO. I just hate how the car looks unfinished without tints.

PolePosition · 03-02-2009, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mirzar1

I just hate how the car looks unfinished without tints.

I agree!

Thats why I did 50% just to give it some color

I will post some pictures once it stops snowing here in Philly.

len56 · 03-02-2009, 07:07 PM

do you think I should get regular tints, or the ceramic one that is more reflective (like who8888 has), on a white car? (c350)

I like the ceramic's reflectiveness, but it might not look as good on a white car...and you can't really 'try out' tints :P

nychokeyplaya35 · 03-02-2009, 09:25 PM

Is it only me or is 35% a waste of money because once the sun hits it, it really doesn't stop much of the light and looks really light on the car....

who8888 · 03-03-2009, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by nychokeyplaya35

Is it only me or is 35% a waste of money because once the sun hits it, it really doesn't stop much of the light and looks really light on the car....

I think its you. You sure you are not say 50%? I would say my tint cuts down on the light quiet a bit. However, the biggest benefit is achieve during the summer, it cuts down on the heat inside my car. I no longer have to get into a piping hot car. I think it also helps out on fading inside the car but that is just me.

Amit530 · 06-13-2009, 02:18 AM

whats the point of getting 50% ,you can barley see the shade and it does not block sun at all. I have had 5% all around on my E class , its the way to go, just my opinion.

chokaay · 06-13-2009, 02:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Amit530

whats the point of getting 50% ,you can barley see the shade and it does not block sun at all. I have had 5% all around on my E class , its the way to go, just my opinion.

Well, 50% (or even 60%) can do a fine job IF you get the right tint! I have Huper Optik Ceramic 60 all around my car (except windshield) since in CA the maximum tint on the front side windows is 70% and I wanted the appearance of staying legal so I wouldn't attract attention at LAX and other areas with extremely high populations of police (yes, at LAX they will pull you over for tint if you're unlucky). I don't like uneven tint around the car (front windows 70%, the rest of the car 40%, or something like that), since IMO that looks tacky, so that limited my choices. Ceramic 60 does a fine job in keeping the car cool in CA heat, and has the appearance of being very clear (just a hint of tint). Of course, Ceramic 40 or 30 is better at solar energy and infrared light rejection (maybe about 10%-20% better), but they may attract unwanted attention from CA police as well...

EDIT: I would say realistically speaking, parking outside in 100% sun on a VERY sunny CA day (about 90F outside) for 9 hours straight with the Pano Moonroof Shade OPEN, NO windshield sunvisor, and Rear Power Shade DOWN, the interior of my car reaches only about 82F with Ceramic 60 (that's what it FEELS like). The black seats and doors are never burning hot (as would happen in my previous non-tinted car). The dash would get hot because I didn't tint the windshield (but I have a reflective windshield sunvisor for that). Ceramic 40 keeps the interior noticeably more cool than Ceramic 60, but only by about 3-5 degrees or so (that's what it feels like). Running the AC for 2-3 minutes on 2 or 3 notches fan speed will make the temperature inside be a comfortable 72 again. Running the AC full blast will probably take 30 seconds or so (but I don't know since I've never needed to try it).

ROLLNNN · 06-13-2009, 04:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chokaay

Well, 50% (or even 60%) can do a fine job IF you get the right tint! I have Huper Optik Ceramic 60 all around my car (except windshield) .

Where did you get your Huper Optik tint at? do you mind telling me how much you paid for it, pm me if you want...

Thanks!

ctgilles · 06-13-2009, 05:02 AM

Stop posting all those nice tints!

It's another thing which is forbidden... We may only tint rear and back windows not side/front

02-28-2009, 12:55 PM	#2
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Ron Jr MBWorld Fanatic! 2011 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Join Date: May 2008 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 2,705 Drives: 2011 C300 Sport Black Darth V2.0	Rear 35% front 50% __________________ ` "A Brabus Maybach," he said, as she turned her head in time to see him give the wheel a little pat. "The firm of Brabus extensively tweaks the product of Maybach, to produce one of these." "Darth my ride?" From chapter 17 of Spook Country by William Gibson

02-28-2009, 03:30 PM	#4
PatSC23 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Northern NJ Posts: 1,424 Drives: 2009 C63	not on a w204 but what I have currently - 35% on the front Im going 50% all around on the C63 though __________________ 2013 F10 M5 For sale - OEM C63 diffuser, two sets of AMG centercaps, OEM Chrome AMG plate frame- F10 M5 on the way Gone but not forgotten... 1998 Nissan Maxima SE 2000 E46 330ci 2002 E46 SMGII M3 2007 Range Rover Sport S/C 2009 C63

02-28-2009, 04:42 PM	#5
who8888 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 315 Drives: 08 C350 Sport	Here are couple of pics of 35% all around. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current: *08 C350 Sport* Palladium Silver\| P2 Mods \| Roof Spoiler * Black Grille * Clear side markers * Front aluminum door pins * LED interior and exterior lighting * Luminics Titanium White Fog Lights * Pinnacle Formula 1 ceramic tint 35% Previous: 01 CLK320 Coupe Brillant Silver \| K3 \| K4

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len56 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Area Posts: 442 Drives: 2011 or 2012 C Class? Hopefully	thanks guys! your cars look great! I can't wait to own one

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german-anger Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 351 Drives: C350 Sport 4M	btw, remember that with a black interior... your 35% tint will look much darker as compared to a car with for example a light grey interior. Also depends on the day... 50/35 is a pretty good combo, had it on my last car. __________________

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Robbio204 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 581 Drives: C350	Heres some 35's : Attached Thumbnails

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Robbio204 Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 581 Drives: C350	Yeah I know what you mean. I guess if I get troubled with them, I will remove them and leave the back ones on. I hope I don't run into this problem. The shop I went to has 50, 40, 35, 20, and idk what other lower ones. I wish I could go lower, but the 35s do the job IMO. I just hate how the car looks unfinished without tints.

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len56 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Toronto Area Posts: 442 Drives: 2011 or 2012 C Class? Hopefully	do you think I should get regular tints, or the ceramic one that is more reflective (like who8888 has), on a white car? (c350) I like the ceramic's reflectiveness, but it might not look as good on a white car...and you can't really 'try out' tints :P

03-02-2009, 09:25 PM	#20
nychokeyplaya35 Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 158 Drives: 08' C350, Toyota Tundra	Is it only me or is 35% a waste of money because once the sun hits it, it really doesn't stop much of the light and looks really light on the car.... __________________ Girls are like phones. They love to be held, talked too but if you press the wrong button you'll be disconnected! Future Goal (M5 6 Speed/E63) 2008 C350 2005 E55 Kleeman Stage 3 2005 Toyota Tundra 2005 M3 Supercharged (Sold) 2004 G35 (Sold) 2000 Trailblazer (Sold)

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Amit530 Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sacramento,California Posts: 19 Drives: 2009 Mercedes C300/ 2008 Range Rover/1997 Mercedes E320/2002 Cadillac Escalade	whats the point of getting 50% ,you can barley see the shade and it does not block sun at all. I have had 5% all around on my E class , its the way to go, just my opinion.

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ctgilles Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Belgium Posts: 624 Drives: S204 C220 CDI, VW Scirocco III 1.4TSI 160	Stop posting all those nice tints! It's another thing which is forbidden... We may only tint rear and back windows not side/front __________________ S204 C220 CDI 163 // Tenorite grey, black sports grill, AMG pack, Bi-Xenon, Sports pack, Paddleshift, Black leather, Pano, Comand HDD, 5000K eyelids, LED numberplate lights VW Scirocco 1.4TSI 160 // Deep black, DSG-7, GPS RNS510, 17" Donnington, Bi-Xenon, Tinted windows, LED parking lights, LED DRL Google Nexus One // Android #1

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